✅ COMPLETED DRAMAS/MOVIES IN 2021

8-9-21  to 8-9-21 (1 day)

Original title: ブラックシンデレラ (Burakkushinderera) = Black Cinderella

Story:  Kamiya Manaha, a girl with little self-confidence enters the pageant. She then meets Tachibana Keigo, a handsome, self-absorbed boy and Shimamura Sora, a mysterious transfer student.  

What stands out: (+) fast pace; (+) character growth; (+) life lessons for teenagers; (+) chemistry; (+) nice ML and SML; (-) SLS

Actors and actresses to follow: Kamio Fuju (ML), Itagaki Mizuki (ML)

Couples: Keigo ♡ Manaha; Hayato (FL's friend) ♡ Himari (ML's friend) 

OST: Faith "Party All Night" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af8PBgY55T0

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 花束みたいな恋をした (Hanataba Mitai na Koi wo Shita) = I fell in love like a bouquet

Story:  Hamane Mugi and Hachiya Kinu both miss the last train at Meidaimae Station in Tokyo and meet there. Their relationship develops romantically.  

What stands out: (+) realistic love story; (-) boring

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples:  Mugi ♡ Kinu

OST: ???

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 超级的我 (Chao Ji De Wo) = Super Me

Story:  It tells the story of a little-known screenwriter who discovers that he has developed a superpower that allows him to bring the treasures from his dreams back to the real world, thus marking the start of his supernatural life. 

What stands out: (+) Darren Wang's acting; (+) action; (-) confusing ending, read Google translate https://ayther.fr/super-me-fin/

Actors and actresses to follow: Darren Wang (ML)

Couples:  Sang Yi ♡ Hua'er

OST: Candy Song "Like You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEL5fUYG3Gw

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 새해전야 (Saehae Jeonya) = New Year's Eve

Story:  Four very different couples with very different problems, needs, and concerns face up to their worries and obstacles at the start of a brand new year. 

What stands out: (+) feel good holiday; (+) chemistry;

Actors and actresses to follow: Yoo In Na (FL), Yoo Yeon Seok (ML)

Couples:  Ji Ho ♡ Hyo Young; Jae Hyeon ♡ Jin Ah; Yong Chan ♡ Yao Lin; Rae Hwan ♡ Oh Wol

OST: instrumental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pRsRI1EGus&list=OLAK5uy_nF49HuQ0HFS3UP9zYTkdQkQ8gyaZBd2Hk

8-8-21 to 8-8-21 (1 day)

Original title: 뒤로맨스 (dwilomaenseu) = Backmance

Story:  A quirky and provocative secret romance set in the theatre. A play based on a revenge plot is in progress with both leads keeping their true identities under wraps.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Ma Ro ♡ Shin Bom

OST: ???

8-5-21 to 8-7-21 (3 days)

Original title: 花好月又圆 (Hua Hao Yue You Yuan) = Spend a good month and round

Story:  A story that follows two couples who mistakenly find themselves in a marriage they never expected and gradually grow in love and trust over time. 

What stands out: (+) both cute couples; (+) chemistry; (+) unique costume; (-) some plot holes and illogic; (-) draggy in the middle

Actors and actresses to follow:  Teresa Li (FL), Huang Jun Jie (ML), Vesta Ding (ML), Sun An Ke (FL)

Couples: Shi Qing ♡ Wan Zi;  Xiao Bao ♡ Princess Ying Yao; Qiu Hua (FLs attendant) ♡ Qiao Yun (FLs attendant)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z5Y9F2ht3Q

Note: recap https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/06/truth-or-dare-recap-and-review.html

8-4-21 to 8-4-21 (1 day)

Original title: 哀愁しんでれら (Aishū shin dere ra) = Cinderella addiction

Story: Overnight, Fukuura Koharu's life completely changes. At that time, she meets Doctor Daigo who is like a prince to her. He proposed to her and she accepts his proposal and they enjoy happy days together. But, one day, she commits a vicious crime. 

What stands out: (+) suspense; (+) acting; (-) gore ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Tsuchiya Tao (FL)

Couples: Daigo ♡ Koharu

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XABPt3HJg_g

8-4-21 to 8-4-21 (1 day)

Original title: N/A

Story:  Best friends TJ and Amanda are incredibly close. Watch them navigate their enduring friendship, while each deals with their complicated outside relationships. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) Philippines scenery; (-) ML's unrequited feeling

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: N/A

OST: Nina "Through the Fire" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO_6X1Yc9wk

8-4-21 to 8-4-21 (1 day)

Original title:  いいね！光源氏くん し～ずん２ (Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun 2) =   Liked! Hikaru Genji-kun Season 2  

Story:  The new season picks up after the Genji returned to Saori's dimension at the end of season one. Bumps in the road seem to keep them from admitting their true feelings to both each other and themselves in the forms of attractive co-workers and the rumors of Genji's former wife possibly being in town. 

What stands out: (+) closure of S1

Actors and actresses to follow: Chiba Yudai  (ML), Kiriyama Renn (Support), Kamio Fuju (Support)

Couples: Genji ♡ Saori

OST:  ???

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title:  るろうに剣心 最終章 The Final (Rurouni Kenshin: Saishusho)

Story:  Himura Kenshin tries to live a peaceful life with Kaoru who runs a swordsmanship school in their village. Kenshin's past catches up to him causing the destruction of  Akabeko Restaurant, which was Kenshin's favorite place to eat. There, he finds a note with the word 'Jinchuu' on it. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (+) HE

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL), Mackenyu (SML)

Couples:  Kenshin ♡ Kaoru

OST:  One OK Rock "Renegades" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n5bpeh5NNg

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_The_Final

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title:  るろうに剣心 最終章 The Beginning  (Rurouni Kenshin Saishusho The Beginning) =   Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part 2

Story:  In the early days of Himura Kenshin as Hitokiri Battousai, he one day met Yukishiro Tomoe, a beautiful young woman who looks serene but always carry a sad face. Tomoe carries a huge burden in her heart which would change the life of Himura Kenshin forever. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) gruesome scenes; (-) SE (FL dies)

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Arimura Kasumi (FL)

Couples:  Kenshin ♡ Tomoe (FL dies)

OST:  One OK Rock "Broken Heart of Gold" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g-ZQxGSzsg

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_The_Beginning

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title: るろうに剣心 伝説の最期編   ( Rurouni Kenshin Densetsu no Saigo hen  ) =   Rurouni Kenshin The Last Legend Edition

Story:  Shishio has set sail in his ironclad ship to bring down the Meiji government and return Japan to chaos, carrying Kaoru with him. In order to stop him in time, Kenshin trains with his old master to learn his final technique.  

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) plot

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: One OK Rock "Heartache" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Yc2UsTAi8

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_The_Legend_Ends#Plot

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title: るろうに剣心　京都大火編  ( Rurouni Kenshin Kyoto Taika hen ) = Rurouni Kenshin Kyoto Great Fire Edition

Story:  Several months after Kenshin joins the Kamiya Dojo. Shishio Makoto plans to conquer Japan by destroying the Meiji Government, starting with Kyoto. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) some lead characters don't have not much screentime; (-) OE

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: One OK Rock "Might Fall"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjZqcDYbvAE

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin:_Kyoto_Inferno

8-3-21 to 8-3-21 (1 day)

Original title: るろうに剣心 (Ruroni Kenshin) =

Story:  Former legendary assassin, Kenshin Himura, has now become a wandering samurai. During this time, he comes across and aides Kaoru Kamiya. Kaoru then invites Kenshin to stay at her dojo. 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) acting; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (+) OST (bias by OKRock); (-) confusing story unless read the manga or watch anime, need recap help

Actors and actresses to follow: Sato Takeru (ML), Takei Emi (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: One OK Rock "Might Fall"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjZqcDYbvAE

Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rurouni_Kenshin_(film)

7-29-21 to 8-2-21 (5 days)

Original title: 千古玦尘  (Qian Gu Jue Chen) = Eternal Dust

Story:  Shang Gu, once a leader of the four immortals, who falls into a deep sleep after sacrificing herself in a trial wakes up many years later. Memories of what happened 300 years ago were completely wiped. But her former lover, Bai Jue, never forgot about her.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) CGI; (+) OST; (-) too many characters; (-) too many deaths

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhou Dong Yu (FL), Xu Kai (ML)

Couples: Bai Jue ♡ Shang Gu; Mu Guang (Heavenly Emperor) ♡ Wu Huan (Heavenly Empress); Jing Jian (2nd son of Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress) ♡ Feng Ran (Houchi's teacher)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB47iqPCRUg

Note: https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/06/ancient-love-poetry-recap-and-review.html

7-25-21 to 7-28-21 (4 days)

Original title: 加油，你是最棒的 (Jia you, ni shi zui bang de)  =  Come on, you are the best

Story:  Hao Ze Yu debuted 10 years ago through a talent competition. The years have not treated him kindly as he is now considered a has-been. He meets an unconventional team comprised of the beautiful, middle-aged Niu Mei Li, the chubby and unemployed Fu Zi and Fu Zi's dad who works as a driver. The three are determined to turn Hao Ze Yu into a big star.  

What stands out: (+) close to realistic portrayal for ex actors; (+) acting; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Allen Deng (ML), Sandra Ma (FL)

Couples: Hao Ze Yu ♡ Fu Zi

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95OYoVoAAjw

7-27-21 to 7-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: 파이프라인 (Paipeulain) = Pipeline

Story:  Drill-bit is a drilling prodigy who is offered by Geon Woo, the head of an oil refining company, a large sum of money for completing the impossible heist to drill into the pipeline between Honam and Seoul-Busan highway within a month. 

What stands out: (+) Seo In Guk and Lee Soo Hyuk together; (+) friendship; (+) humor

Actors and actresses to follow: Seo In Guk (ML), Lee Soo Hyuk (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: N/A

7-16-21 to 7-17-21 binge, watch as currently airing drama, and 7-26-21 binge

Original title: 陌生的恋人 (Mo Sheng De Lian Ren) = Strange Lover

Story:  Luo Qian Yi is a highly talented, young female violinist is into an accident and leave her with severe amnesia. When she attempts to work out what is going on, she discovers that a mysterious usurper who looks exactly like her appears to be on a quest to steal her identity.  

What stands out: (+) gray characters; (+) Song Qian's doppelganger acting; (+) suspense; (+) OE with possible HE; (-) draggy in the end for Chinese social service.

Actors and actresses to follow: (Victoria Song FL), Oho Ou (ML), Ryan Zhang (SML)

Couples: You Ze ♡ Xiao Dong (possibility)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5RxoHhrY4Y

7-24-21 to 7-24-21 (1 day)

Original title: 이미테이션 (Imiteisyeon) =  Imitation

Story:  Lee Ma Ha is a member of the new K-pop girl group Tea Party. She finds herself repeatedly crossing paths with Kwon Ryok, the center and most popular member of Shax. While Ryok initially dislikes Ma Ha due to her imitation of Li Ma, a popular solo singer, the two eventually begin to grow interest in one another and start a secret relationship that could put both of their careers in jeopardy. 

What stands out: (+) close to reality depiction of Kidol industry; (+) Kidols; (+) friendship; (+) side stories/side pairing don't develop well; (-) unnecessary pairing

Actors and actresses to follow: Jeong Ji So (FL), Lee Jun Young (ML), Park Ji Yeon (SFL), Jeong Yun Ho (SML)

Couples: Kwon Ryok ♡ Ma Ha; Yoo Jin (FL's friend) ♡ Hyun Ji (Tea Party member); Li Hyun (Shax member) ♡ Ri Ah (Tea Party member)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI7Sij72dtM

7-22-21 to 7-23-21 (2 days)

Original title: 간 떨어지는 동거 (Gan Tteoreojineun Donggeo) = A Falling Cohabitation

Story:  Shin Woo Yeo is a handsome and smart writer, who is actually a 999-year-old nine-tailed fox. To become a human, he collects human energy in a bead. One day, Lee Dam, a university student, accidentally swallows his bead.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) draggy in the middle; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Jang Ki Yong (ML)

Couples: Woo Yeo ♡ Lee Dam; Jae Jin (FL's friend) ♡ Hye Sun (ex gumiho); Jung Suk (FL's friend) ♡ (Soo Kyung)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNvzBy_wh8

Note: recap https://www.chinaattila.com/my-roommate-is-a-gumiho-episode-1-recap/

7-20-21 to 7-21-21 (2 days)

Original title: 날 녹여주오 (Nal Nokyeojuo) = Melt Me

Story:  This drama tells the story of Dong Chan and Mi Ran who are both frozen during an experiment. They wake up 20 years later instead of 24 hours later and must keep their body temperature above 30°C in order to survive. 

What stands out: (+) unique topic on cryogenic; (-) slow paced; (-) annoying characters

Actors and actresses to follow: Ji Chang Wook (ML), Won Jin Ah (FL)

Couples: Dong Chan ♡ Mi Ran 

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHhA5GSurog

Note: recap https://thewritersroomchennai.in/2019/09/29/melting-me-softly-episode-1-recap/

7-18-21 to 7-19-21 (2 days)

Original title: แค้นรักสลับชะตา (Keun Ruk Salub Chata) = Revenge of Love

Story:  Wat is a famous celebrity who is dating a famous model named Ginney. Tet is a famous pilot who is in a relationship with a doctor named Kulanji. But one day, the body of Wat and Tet have switched. 

What stands out: (+) topic body swap; (+) chemistry (first couple); (+) character growths; (-) illogical ending (not back to original body); (-) no punishment for villain (doctor dad); (-) happy ending (wedding pics)

Actors and actresses to follow: Alek (ML), Krating (ML), Namtarn (FL), Bua (FL)

Couples: Wat ♡ Ginny; Tet ♡ Kulani

OST: 

Eh Jirakon "Mistakenly" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fto_qSk4WPQ

Bowlion "The Word Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0hYBNZUXnQ

7-16-21 to 7-17-21 (2 days)

Original title: 白狐的人生 (Bai Hu De Ren Sheng) = The life of the white fox

Story:  Bai Xiao, a fox demon, cultivates behind closed doors through the help of the spirit pearl. With only a few days left until he completes his training, an unexpected encounter with a young woman Xia Kui ruins everything. 

What stands out: (+) plain ol' timetravelling romcom without any propaganda; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) life lessons: (+) little cactus demon; (+) ending; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Lu Zhao Hua (FL), Fiction Guo (ML), Zhang Yong Bo (Support - Demon Hunter)

Couples:  Bai Xiao ♡ Xia Kui; Si Chen (demon hunter) ♡ Ping An (FL's friend)

OST: Henry Huo "Singing of the Wind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5GT0BXEojc

7-17-21 to 7-17-21 (1 day)

Original title: DEEP โปรเจกต์ลับ หลับ เป็น ตาย (DEEP Por ce kt̒ lạb h̄lạb pĕn tāy) = DEEP Secret Project, Sleep, Die

Story:  Four insomniac med school students are lured into a neuroscience experiment that spirals out of control — and must find a way out before it's too late.  

What stands out: (+)topic; (-) slow paced for a movie

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Win ♡ Jane (potential)

OST: ???

7-16-21 to 7-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: 새콤달콤 (Saekomdalkom) = Sweet and Sour

Story:  Faced with real-world opportunities and challenges, Jang Hyuk and Da Eun endure the highs and lows of trying to make a long-distance relationship survive.  

What stands out: (+) plot twist; (+) editing to trick audience; (-) cheating/love triangle

Actors and actresses to follow: Jang Ki Yong (ML), Chae Soo Bin (FL)

Couples:  Jang Hyuk ♡ Da Eun

OST: ???

7-15-21 to 7-15-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我们的新时代: 因为有家 (Wo Men De Xin Shi Dai ,  Yin Wei You Jia) = Our new era: because of home

Story:  College student and a village official Huang Si Qi and a popular Internet celebrity Zhuang Xiao Dong lead villagers to use e-commerce to gain profits and revitalize their hometown. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) natural setting

Actors and actresses to follow: Seven Tan (FL), Bai Jing Ting (ML), Kris Fan (Support)

Couples:  Xiao Dong ♡ Si Qi

OST: Mao Bu Yi "As Expected" For entire series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuA4uo_sWrk

7-14-21 to 7-14-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我们的新时代: 幸福的处方 (Wo Men De Xin Shi Dai) = Our new era: the prescription for happiness

Story:  In order to take care of her mother, Liu Shi Lan gives up on the opportunity to work at a renowned hospital in the city, and becomes a doctor in the countryside. She butts head with the black-bellied village secretary head, Hai Yang. 

What stands out: (+) topic on alzheimer/aging; (+) mother-daughter relationship; (+) chemistry; (+) Miao tribe/natural setting; (+) costume; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Janice Wu (FL), Leon Zhang (ML)

Couples:  Hai Yang ♡ Shi Lan

OST: Mao Bu Yi "As Expected" For entire series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuA4uo_sWrk

7-12-21 to 7-13-21 (2 days)

Original title: 殿下攻略 (Dian Xia Gong Lue) = Your Highness Raiders

Story:  Tu Si Yi, a famous idol, gets trapped inside a video game and his girlfriend Lin Zheng Zhengfinds ways to bring him back.  

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) chemistry; (+) ending- nice wrap in modern time

Actors and actresses to follow: Daddi Tang (ML), Huang Ri Ying (FL)

Couples: Si Yi ♡ Zheng Zheng; Shen Dai Fu ♡ Cha Rui Rui; Chui Sun ♡ Tu Si Ya; 

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY0Sd833YZQ

7-11-21 to 7-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 러브 리프레쉬 (Leobeu Lipeuleswi) = Love Refresh

Story:  Seo Nam Joo, who doesn't know about love, writing romance dramas as his next film, which only had unrealistic one-sided love. Seo Eun Ha is waiting for a romantic relationship to focus on a simple life 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (-) toothpaste PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Seo Kang Joon (ML)

Couples: Nam Joo ♡ Eun Ha

OST: N/A

7-11-21 to 7-11-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我和你的另一半 (Wo He Ni De Ling Yi Ban) = Me and your significant other

Story:  An underground laboratory accident has caused a distortion in time and space, thus transporting the brainwaves of pilot Gao Zirui into a parallel world. Hence, Gao Zirui finds his secretary Xiao Xiao who used to have a crush on him is now a promising and domineering female scientist named Jacky. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) gender role reversal

Actors and actresses to follow: Wayne Liu (ML), Daisy Dai (FL)

Couples: Gao Zi Rui ♡ Jacky

OST: BEST "The best my dear" (最好的 親愛的) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Na1umNiDEE

7-5-21 to 7-10-21 (6 days)

Original title: 어느 날 우리집 현관으로 멸망이 들어왔다 (Eoneu Nal Uli Jib Hyeongwaneulo Myeolmangi Deuleowassda) =   One Day Destruction Came Through My Front Door

Story:   Tak Dong Kyung gets diagnosed with a brain cancer. She blames her unlucky life and wishes to curse everything to disappear, which unintentionally calls Myeol Mang, who is the doom itself and is neither human nor god, to appear. 

What stands out: (+) unique plot: philosophy of love; (+) unpredictable; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) OST;  (-) second couple love triangle

Actors and actresses to follow: Park Bo Young (FL), Seo In Guk (ML), Lee Soo Hyuk (SML)

Couples:  Myeol Mang ♡ Dong Kyung; Joo Ik ♡ Ji Na

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OTAlclsRwU

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2021/05/doom-at-your-service-episode-1/

7-9-21 to 7-10-21 (2 days)

Original title: พราวมุก (Prow Mook) = Dazzling Pearl

Story:   Praomook doesn't get along with Chalunthorn because he misunderstood her. One day, his parents ask Praomook to marry Chalunthorn to remove the bad luck from him. He pretends to be gay to avoid her but she doesn't believe it.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Pon Nawasch Phupantachsee (ML), Bua Nalinthip Sakulongumpai (FL)

Couples: Chalunthorn ♡ Praomook; Marut )FL's friend) ♡ Petch (FL's sister)

OST: 

Image Suthita "Oh My Heart" ใจเอ๋ย https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=374ld1IsLG0

Sadanan Balenciaga "Those Eyes" ดวงตาคู่นั้น https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30hFoSY7jlw

7-7-21 to 7-8-21 (2 days)

Original title: 보쌈-운명을 훔치다 (Bssamunmyeongeul Humchida) = Steal your destiny

Story:   Ba Woo works by doing Bossam; a customary remarriage procedure that took place during the Joseon period. While performing a Bossam, Ba Woo mistakenly kidnaps Princess Hwa In, the daughter of King Gwanghae and the daughter-in-law of his enemy Lee Yi Cheom. 

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) setting; (-) draggy; (-) too much politics; (-) chemistry; (-) SML dies

Actors and actresses to follow: Jung Il Woo (ML), Kwon Yu Ri (FL)

Couples:  Ba Woo ♡ Princess Hwa In

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr7JF6xFR0Q

Note: recap https://kjtamusings.wordpress.com/category/bossam-steal-the-fate/page/2/

7-5-21 to 7-6-21 (2 days)

Original title: 变成你的那一天 (Bian Cheng Ni De Na Yi Tian) = The Day It Became You

Story:  The leader of a boyband and an entertainment reporter are forced into many outrageous situations after they switched bodies.  

What stands out: (+) Stephen Zhang's acting; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (-) ending; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Steven Zhang (ML), Liang Jie (FL)

Couples:  Jiang Yi ♡ Yu Sheng Sheng; Pei Jia Shu (idol) ♡ Tong Hua (FL's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvrVLTR_XAY

Note: recap https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-day-of-becoming-you-recap-and-review.html

7-3-21 to 7-4-21 (2 days)

Original title: 最动听的事 (Zui Dong Ting De Shi) = The most beautiful thing

Story: Bei Er Duo, a girl from an ordinary family, dreams about studying in Japan to be a professional voice actress. To raise funds she joins a couple reality program, encountering top violin maker Ye Shu Wei.     

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (+) ML's parents; (-) rushed ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Riley Wang (ML), Rosy Zhao (FL)

Couples: Shu Wei ♡ Er Duo

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Kqsh7T2Dc

Note: recap https://www.globalgranary.life/2019/01/29/i-hear-you-chinese-drama-review-summary/

6-30-21 to 7-2-21 (3 days)

Original title: 双世宠妃Ⅲ (Shuang Shi Chong Fei 3) = The Eternal Love 3

Story:  Qu Tan'er time travelled to a world where gender roles have been reversed. Mo Lian Cheng is one of the eligible bachelors joining the palace selection.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) costume; (-) fan service; (-) plot; (-) repetition of previous S1 and S2

Actors and actresses to follow: Liang Jie (FL), Xing Zhao Lin (ML)

Couples: Qu Xiao Tan ♡ Mo Lian Cheng

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq_VbtAcbl0

Note: recap https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-eternal-love-3-recap-and-review.html

6-28-21 to 6-29-21 (2 days)

Original title: พายุทราย (Payu Sai) = Sandstorm

Story:   Nares, the secondary heir of Phunara Golf Club, must return to Thailand because his half brother Narin, has vanished. He meets Sai, his brother's personal assistant, who is his unforgettable first love. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) OTT acting supporting characters; (-) violence/mean people

Actors and actresses to follow: Esther Supreeleela (FL),  Film Thanapat Kawila (ML)

Couples: Nares  ♡ Sai; Komes (ML's friend) ♡ Lita (ML's cousin)

OST: Mariam Gray "Heart Choose to Remember" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpSP67RocUo

6-29-21 to 6-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 도굴 (Do Gul) = Resurrection

Story:  Kang Dong Goo is an elite grave robber. He works with ancient tomb mural expert Dr. Jones and legendary shoveler Sabdari. Meanwhile, curator Yoon is an expert in ancient art. She offers an attractive but dangerous deal to Kang Dong Goo. 

What stands out: (+)  plot twist; (+) friendship; (+) prop

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Je Hoon (ML), Shin Hae Sun (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

6-28-21 to 6-28-21 (1 day)

Original title: 죽지않는 인간들의 밤  (jukjianhneun ingandeuleui bam) = Nigh of Immortal Humans

Story:  So Hee married the perfect man Man Gil. When she found out that she's about to be killed by him, she joins powers with her friends in order to kill him first 

What stands out: (+) topic; (+) secret; (+) Brocolli

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

OST: ???

6-28-21 to 6-28-21 (1 day)

Original title: 谈不了的恋爱 (tan bu liao de lian ai) = Love you can't talk about

Story:  a pair of deaf-mute people who met through the Internet and became a couple 

What stands out: (+) acting; (-) ad for mobile phone

Actors and actresses to follow:  Li Yi Feng (ML), Zhou Dong Yu (FL)

Couples: Li Bin ♡ Zhou Chun

OST: N/A

6-27-21 to 6-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: 結婚できないにはワケがある。(Kekkon Dekinai ni wa Wake ga Aru) = There Is A Reason Why You Cannot Get Married

Story:  Mariko Goto is 29-years-old finds her ideal man in Mitsuo Tomizawa, but he loves his doll Michuko.  

What stands out: (+) unique topic; (-) ML's mental health

Actors and actresses to follow: Hayami Mokomichi (ML), Wakatsuki Yumi (FL)

Couples:  Mitsuo ♡ Mariko

OST: she9 "Saikyo Place" (最強★ピース) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ko1DebAKGM

6-25-21 to 6-26-21 (2 days)

Original title: 着飾る恋には理由があって (Kikazaru Koi niha Riyu ga Atte) = There is a reason for the love to dress up

Story:  Mashiba Kurumi, a publicist for an interior design company, cares a lot about her appearance and about what others think. She is so busy with work that she forgets to renew her lease on her apartment and has to house with 3 strangers! 

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) food; (+) fashion; (+) scenery

Actors and actresses to follow: Kawaguchi Haruna (FL), Yokohama Ryusei (ML)

Couples: Shun ♡ Kurumi;  Haruto (tenant) ♡ Ayake (tenant); Ryo (colleague) ♡ Nanami (colleague)

OST: Hoshino Gen "Fushigi" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilnLczvLGAY

6-23-21 to 6-24-21 (2 days)

Original title: リコカツ (Rikokatsu) = Divorce Preparation

Story:  Mizuguchi Saki, an outstanding fashion magazine editor, grew up in a modern and liberal family. She meets Obara Koichi, the ace of the Air Rescue Wing of the Air Self Defense Force, who grew up in a strict military family. They met and quickly get married without dating. However, as they begin living together in the same house, their differences in lifestyles and values result in differences in opinions. Saki and Koichi soon decide to get a divorce. 

What stands out: (+) topic of divorce; (+) chemistry; (-) annoying/unnecessary characters: novelist, FL's mom

Actors and actresses to follow: Kitagawa Keiko (FL),  Nagayama Eita (ML)

Couples: Koichi ♡ Saki

OST: Pale Blue "YonezuKenshi" (米津玄師) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFxsgFCY-d4

6-21-21 to 6-22-21 (2 days)

Original title: 그래서 나는 안티팬과 결혼했다 (Geuraeseo Naneun Antipaengwa Gyeolhonhaedda ) = So I Married An Anti-Fan

Story: Hoo Joon is a top star and Geun Young is a magazine reporter.  Due to an incident where they met, Young loses her job and is convinced that Joon has to be behind her firing. A producer approaches her about participating in a reality TV show whose premise is that of a celebrity living with their anti-fan. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry (main couple); (+) FL's friends; (-) not enough story build for main couple's romance; (-) toxic relationship (2nd couple); (-) unnecessary characters

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Hoo Joon ♡ Geun Young; JJ (ML's friend) ♡ In Hyung (ML's ex/friend); PD Han ♡ Writer Noh

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtcJy1veSbE

Note: 

https://dramachaser.wordpress.com/page/2/?s=so+i+married+an+anti-fan

6-20-21 to 6-20-21 (1 day)

Original title: 恋はDeepに (Koi wa Dipu ni) = Love is Deep

Story: Two unlikely peope:  Nagisa Mio, an oceanographer at Shibaura University of Marine Science and Technology, and Hasuda Rintaro, the second son of a wealthy family.  While Mio wants to protect the ocean and opposes the resort’s development, Rintaro is staking his life on it. 

What stands out: (+) beach setting; (-) SE (must watch special edition)

Actors and actresses to follow:  Ishihara Satomi (FL)

Couples: Rintaro ♡ Mio

OST: Back Number "Phantom Thief" (怪盗) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DPldNasDgY

6-18-21 to 6-19-21 (2 days)

Original title: 月光变奏曲 (Yue Guang Bian Zou Qu) = Variations of Moonlight

Story: After graduating university, Chu Li successfully enters Yuan Yue Publishing House. There she meets author Zhou Chuan, who is said to be gentle as a jade when he’s really not.  

What stands out: (+) FL story; (+) chemistry; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Esther Yu (FL), Ryan Ding (ML)

Couples: Zhou Chuan ♡ Chu Li; Jiang Yu Cheng ♡ Gu Bai Zhi

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dghP0XCF8eI

Note: recap https://www.globalgranary.life/2021/05/27/moonlight-chinese-drama-review-summary/

6-16-21 to 6-17-21 (2 days)

Original title: 一不小心捡到爱 ( Yi Bu Xiao Xin Jian Dao Ai) =   I Accidentally Picked Up Love

Story: This is a story of how the 'rabbit' (Gu An Xin) brings home a 'big bad wolf' (Ling Yue) when she chances upon the hotshot executive after an accident.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) mysterious plot; (-) some holes

Actors and actresses to follow: Rosy Zhao (FL), Terry Liu (ML)

Couples:  Ling Yue ♡ An Xin; Lin Sheng (ML's bro) ♡ Xin Er (ML's childhood friend); Yi Shan (doctor) ♡ Ai Li (ML's assistant); Zhao Lei ♡ You You (FL's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seIrXRtk12g

Note: recap https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/05/please-feel-at-ease-mr-ling-recap-and.html

6-16-21 to 6-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: 秘密访客 (Mimi Fangke) = Secret Visitor

Story: A story that follows a family of four leading harmonious and contented lives. When a mysterious visitor starts residing in their basement, their lives are turned upside down as strange events begin to occur.  

What stands out: (+) acting; (-) plot

Actors and actresses to follow:  (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: Dollar Ron, Wang Shen Di and Shi Peng Yuan "Home Sweet Home" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhkPVfyYivg

6-16-21 to 6-16-21 (1 day)

Original title: フード・ラック！食運 (Fudo rakku! Shoku un) = Food Luck

Story: Yoshito grew up with his mother Yasue after his father passed away. His mother ran a yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant that his father had left behind. Things changed after popular food critic Furuyama Tatsuya published false statements about their yakiniku restaurant. 

What stands out: (+) food; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Tsuchiya Tao (FL)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

6-14-21 to 6-15-21 ( day)

Original title: 대박부동산 (Daebakbudongsan) = Jackpot Real Estate

Story: Ji Ah, a woman who has inherited exorcism abilities from her mother, is the owner of Daebak Realty, a company that specializes in selling haunted houses. One day, Ji Ah encounters a conman named In Beom who specializes in exorcism fraud. 

What stands out: (+) FL; (+) some touching stories; (+) cinematography; (+) CGI; (-) draggy; (-) no climax build

Actors and actresses to follow: Jang Na Ra (FL), Jung Yong Hwa (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEuvLZvx8Oc

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2021/04/sell-your-haunted-house-episodes-1-2-review/

6-13-21 to 6-13-21 (1 day)

Original title: 空に住む (Sora ni Sumu) = Live in the Sky

Story: Naomi, whose parents suddenly die, lives in a high-rise apartment building in the city. She suffers from loneliness due to her parents’ deaths when she  meets popular actor Morinori, and they develop a romantic relationship. 

What stands out: (-) chemistry; (-) draggy for a movie; (-) OE

Actors and actresses to follow: Tabe Mikako (FL)

Couples:  Morinori ♡ Naomi

OST: Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS "Living in the Sky" (Sorani sumu) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12GvysXzExo

6-12-21 to 6-13-21 (2 days)

Original title: 世界欠我一个初恋 (Shi Jie Qian Wo Yi Ge Chu Lian) = The World Owe Me A First Love

Story: A story about first love and romances from the perspective of three couples in the workplace. It follows an independent young woman Xing Yun brimming with potential who crosses paths with a black-bellied boss Xia Ke.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) boring business; (-) unnecessary character by the end; (-) FL's hairstyle

Actors and actresses to follow: Bai Lu (FL), Xing Zhao Lin (ML)

Couples:  Xia Ke ♡ Xing Yun; Chu Nan  (ML's friend) ♡ Shen Qing (ML's sister); He Yu (ML's friend) ♡ Yao Qing (ML's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9EIoBKKt1Y

recap https://www.cdramalove.com/tv-drama/luckys-first-love/page/3/

6-10-21 to 6-11-21 (2 days)

Original title: มนต์รักหนองผักกะแยง (Mon Ruk Nong Pak Ka Yan) = I love you Nong Onion?

Story: Kiew is an Isan who works in Bangkok. One day, his girlfriend breaks up with him. Heartbroken, Kiew decides to go back to his village, where he meets a girl called Chompoo. 

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) Isan culture; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) singing/dancing;

Actors and actresses to follow: Nadech Kugimiya (ML), Bow Maylada Susri (FL)

Couples:  Kiew ♡ Chompoo; Richie (American teacher) ♡ Namfon; Yod ♡ Sompaen

OST: playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYPOZA6zLGFpCKsE4PvC_Tm76U6wAG9OI

6-8-21 to 6-9-21 (2 days)

Original title: 진심이 닿다 (Jinsimi Dadda) = Reach the Truth

Story: After a scandal, the popular actress Oh Yoon Seo gets an offer to play the lead female role as a secretary for a lawyer. To gain experience for the role, she works as a lawyer's secretary for a few months under Kwon Jung Rok, an attorney for a law firm who is arrogant and cold-hearted. 

What stands out: (+) Yoo In Na's acting; (+) chemistry; (-) boring legal/court battles

Actors and actresses to follow: (Lee Dong Wook ML), Yoo In Na (FL)

Couples:  Jung Rok ♡ Yoon Seo

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhXg1NVXmfo

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2019/02/reach-of-sincerity-episode-1/

6-6-21 to 6-7-21 (2 days)

Original title: 雁归西窗月 (Yan Gui Xi Chuang Yue) = Goose Returning to the West Window

Story: Their destinies were tied together due to a contract marriage. Xie Xiao Man is an ordinary girl who believes that woman have a right to an education too. Zhao Xiao Qian is a prince who needs to live up to his reputation of being lazy and unskilled. 

What stands out: (+) character growth; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance and sismance; (-) annoying FL; (-) draggy; (-) misunderstandings in the beginning

Actors and actresses to follow: Joseph Zeng (ML), Liang Jie (FL), Fan Zhi Xin (Support - ML's friend), Li Jiu Lin (Support - teacher)

Couples:  Xiao Qian ♡ Xiao Man; Bo Yang (ML's friend) ♡ Su Wei (FL's friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa2TZNwJ_7A

Note: recap https://ninenovel.net/page/2/?s=time+flies+and+you+are+here

6-4-21 to 6-5-21 (2 days)

Original title: สะใภ้เจ้าสัว (Sapai Jao Sua) = Magnate's Daughter-in-law

Story: Traiwit, a Chinese-Thai, a police officer and rich young man from textile business family, avoids his controlling by taking a mission to North-Eastern part of Thailand. There, he met Fahsai, the country girl who was a developer of her hometown. He then hired her to be his fake wife to fight his dad's plan to marry him off.

What stands out: (+) the dads; (+) chemistry; (+) culture clash; (+) costume

Actors and actresses to follow: Ohm Kanin Stanley (ML), Prima Bhunjaroeun (FL)

Couples:  Traiwit ♡ Fahsai; Traipob (First brother) ♡  Dao Rueng (FL's cousin); Traithep (second brother) ♡ Ruenrin (wife); Traipoom (third brother) ♡ Wallapa (wife)  

OST: Prima Bhunjaroeun "Tell Me" (บ่แม่นฉัน) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Zvb-6c0P0

Note: recap https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=th&u=https://www.thairath.co.th/novel/sapaijaosua&prev=search&pto=aue

6-2-21 to 6-3-21 (2 days)

Original title: 从前有座灵剑山 (Cong Qian You Zuo Ling Jian Shan) = Once upon a time there was a Lingjian Mountain

Story: A story that follows Wang Lu, a young genius, who enters the Spirit Blade Sect and comes under the tutelage Wang Wu 

What stands out: (+) parody/slapstick comedy; (+) action; (+) bromance; (-) forced romance in the last episode; (-) CGI

Actors and actresses to follow: Xu Kai (ML), Sandrine Pinna (FL)

Couples: Wang Wu  ♡ Wang Lu; Yun Fan  ♡ Lin Fan

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srN-cf3-YMI

Note: recap https://cnewsdevotee.wordpress.com/page/2/?s=Once+Upon+A+Time+In+Ling+Jian+Mountain

6-1-21 to 6-2-21 (2 days)

Original title: 看见味道的你 (Kan Jian Wei Dao De Ni) = You Who See the Smell

Story: An accidental kiss sparks an unexpected romance when Lu Wei Xun, a wine critic with perfect taste, and He Bu Zui, a girl with no sense of taste, find that their senses have switched. 

What stands out: (+) unique topic of wine sommelier (professional wine critic) and wine wordl; (+) mystery; (+) chemistry; (+) acting of SML as doppelganger; (+) friendship; (+) cinematography; (+) winery setting;  (-) plot holes; (-) the supernatural element of taste switch is unexplainable; (-) the psychopathy of SML is unjustifiable

Actors and actresses to follow: Ireine Song (FL), Simon Gong (ML), Dai Chao (SML), Zhang Yu Qing (SFL)

Couples:  Wei Xun ♡ Bu Zui; Nan Ke ♡ Mi Ya; Chung Feng (ML's competitor) ♡ Bai Jing (ML's childhood friend)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WTkLHzZb6E

5-31-21 to 6-1-21

Original title: เขาวานให้หนูเป็นสายลับ (Kao Waan Hai Noo Pen Sai Lub) = He asked me to be a spy

Story:  Suam is a mischievous girl who grew up in the slums. She gets involved with Danurut, a cop, to be his fake wife.

What stands out: (+) Kao's acting; (+) chemistry; (+) second couple; (+) depicting of hardship on women; (-) draggy; (-) near rape

Actors and actresses to follow:  Kao Supassara Thanachart (FL), Warintorn Panhakarn (ML), Pariit Thimthong (SML)

Couples: Rut ♡ Suam; Sara ♡ Neung; Aek ♡ Da 

OST:

Boy Peacemaker "Saeng Sawang" https://videos.files.wordpress.com/MqWSDNP5/saeng-sawang_hd.mp4

Kaew Jarinya "Arai Gor Long Tee Chan" https://videos.files.wordpress.com/jkEst2vw/arai-gor-long-tee-chan_hd.mp4

Kao Supassara "Yaak Dtor Wayla" https://videos.files.wordpress.com/r5XiRM0B/yaak-dtor-wayla_hd.mp4

5-28-21 to 5-30-21

Original title: 天雷一部之春花秋月 (Tian Lei Yi Bu Zhi Chun Hua Qiu Yue) = Tianlei Part One: Spring Flowers and Autumn Moon

Story:  Waking up in a completely different world, Chun Hua finds herself quickly entangled in a complicated love story between the arrogant and aggressive Qiu Yue and the kind and gentle Xiao Bai. 

What stands out: (+) great chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (-) draggy; (-) prolonged love triangle

Actors and actresses to follow: Rosy Zhao (FL), Li Hong Yi (ML), June Wu (SML)

Couples: Qiu Yue ♡ Chun Hua; Liu Feng (SML's friend) ♡ Leng Ning

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA9dljBQCzY

Note: recap https://ofnutmegsandkookies.com/2019/07/09/spring-flower-autumn-moon-%e5%a4%a9%e9%9b%b7%e4%b8%80%e9%83%a8%e4%b9%8b%e6%98%a5%e8%8a%b1%e7%a7%8b%e6%9c%88-introduction/ (get understanding because of correct language translation)

5-10, 5-26, 5-31 binge, 5-11  to 5-12, 5-17 to 5-19, 5-25 to 5-26 (currently airing)

Original title: 遇龙 (Yu Long) = Meet the Dragon

Story: A painful love story span in four tribulations and four mortal life times of a maiden and the dragon king Long Yan

What stands out: (+) fast pace;  (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) directing; (-)  scriptwriting;

Actors and actresses to follow: Dylan Wang (ML), Bambi Zhu (FL), Pan Mei Ye (SFL), Deng Wei (SML)

Couples: Long Yan ♡ Liu Ying / Yuan A Yu / Feng Chen Yue / Gu Qing Yan; Qian Xun (Luo Fang leader i charge of reincarnation) ♡ Qing Qing (bird fairy); Zhi Yuan ♡ Liu Ying

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcwgxGhFVbM

5-27-21 to 5-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: 陛下在左，老板在右 (Bi Xia Zai Zuo Lao Ban Zai You) = Your Majesty is on the left, the boss is on the right

Story:   On Fu Bao's 24th birthday, she accidentally got a wish note. There, she casually wrote down the wish to sleep with her handsome boss Wei Lai. Just when Fu Bao intends to make extensive use of the notes, the owner of the notes Li Ming Shi appears in front of her door, but claims to be a king of a country.  

What stands out: (+) fast pace; (+) many kisses; (-) low budget

Actors and actresses to follow:  Yang Ze (ML)

Couples: Li Ming Shi ♡ Fu Bao

OST: HK Group, Lon, Shang Chen "You who appered by accident" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEP3QfNtACM

5-24 -21 to 5-26-21 (3 days)

Original title: 一场遇见爱情的旅行 (Yī chǎng yùjiàn àiqíng de lǚxíng) =  A journey to meet love

Story:   Li Xin Yue is a white-collar worker under the watchful eye of the police after she goes out of her way to buy Dear, a painting by a renowned artist. Undercover cop, Jin Xiao Tian, is ordered to shadow her every move. 

What stands out: (+) roadtrip; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship; (+) nature setting; (-) very draggy; (-) unnecessary side stories

Actors and actresses to follow: Chen Xiao (ML); Sally Jing  (FL)

Couples:  Jin Xiao Tian ♡ Li Xin Yue; Zhi Han ♡ Cheng Xia

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfvYYmjG4U0

Note: recap https://ninenovel.net/page/4/?s=A+Journey+to+Meet+Love

5-23-21 to 5-23-21 (1 day)

Original title: 他在逆光中告白 (Ta Zai Ni Guang Zhong Gao Bai) = Love Confession Behind the Light

Story:   Quirky and adorable theater actress Ruan Nian Chu meets Li Teng the cold intelligent founder of a bodyguard hire company. However he was the man who had seemingly died saving her 5 years ago when she accidentally stumbled the illegal activities of a gang 

What stands out: (+) action; (+) fast pace; (+) chemistry; (+) second couple

Actors and actresses to follow: Tsao Yu Ning (ML), Yilia Yu (FL), Wu Hao Ze (SML), Leslie Ma (SFL)

Couples:  Li Teng ♡ Nian Chu; Jiang Hao ♡ Yu Fei

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyoSqsy23w4

Note: recap https://ninenovel.net/?s=Mysterious+Love

5-21-21 to 5-22-21 (2 days)

Original title: 유령을 잡아라  (Yooryungeul Jabara) + Catch Yoo Ryung

Story:  a romantic investigative drama about a woman named Yoo Ryung who solves cases but always gets herself into trouble because of her rash actions. She meets the Wangsimni station constabulary chief, a man who avoids cases and seeks stability. 

What stands out: (+) the main mystery; (+) plot twists; (+) Moon Geun Young doppelganger; (+) chemistry; (-) side crime stories drag

Actors and actresses to follow: Moon Geun Young (FL), Kim Seon Ho (ML), Jung Yoo Jin (FL), Ki Do Hoon (ML)

Couples:  Ji Suk ♡ Yoo Ryung

OST: full album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=micuNaFihz0

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2019/10/catch-the-ghost-episode-1/

5-20-21 to 5-21-21 ( 2 days)

Original title: ดวงใจในมนตรา (Duang Jai Nai Montra) = The Cursed Heart

Story:  Pachara was cursed by past lover named Matira and becomes immortal without a heart. After thousands of years, he meets the artist named Praoploy that looks like Matira.  

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) chemistry; (+) historical costume/makeup/prop;  (+) island setting; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Tono Pakin Kumwilaisuk (ML); Nychaa Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich (FL)

Couples:  Pachara ♡ Praoploy

OST: 

Tono Pakin Kumwilaisuk "TaRaiTer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svbanAFExJY

Lydia Sanrurat "SutTai" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAnemrx2ZL0

Note: recap https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=th&u=https://www.thairath.co.th/novel/Duengtranai&prev=search&pto=aue

5-3-21 to 5-4-21 (binge), 5-6-21 to 5-8-21 (currently airing) , 5-13-21, 5-20-21 (binge)

Original title: 御赐小仵作 (Yu Ci Xiao Wu Zuo) = Little Imperial Coroner

Story:  Young girl Chu Chu came from a family of coroners. She meets Prince Xiao Jinyu, a dignified prince in charge of criminal lawsuit. Together, they manage to unravel a shocking case that has dragged on for 18 years.

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) mystery/secrets

Actors and actresses to follow: Su Xiao Tong (FL), Wang Zi Qi (ML), Zhao Yao Ke (SFL), Yang Ting Dong (SML), Wang Yan Bin (Support - ML's bro)

Couples: Xiao Jin Yu ♡ Chu Chu; Jing Yi ♡ Leng Yue;

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thzztiHVm0I

5-19-21 to 5-20-21 (2 days)

Original title: มายาเสน่หา (Maya Sanaeha) = Illusion of Love

Story:  After getting drunk, Chakree finds himself naked in bed with his servant, Sawarot. His wife of seven years, Monsicha, decides to divorce him.  

What stands out: (+) Ken's acting after he becomes the spirit Ep 5; (+) chemistry; (+) 3 ghosts; (-) OTT plot; (-) no sub; (-) draggy with unnecessary side story/characters

Actors and actresses to follow:  Ice Preechaya Pongthananikorn (FL), Ken Phupoom Phongpanu (ML)

Couples:  Chakree ♡ Monsicha; Ekatat ♡ Chalisa (ML's sis);

OST: 

Tom Isara "You Are the Love of My Life" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0izKSvv3Q4Q

Klom Arawi "Please Come Back" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWlRPD6LqE

Note: recap https://www.thairath.co.th/novel/Mayasaneha/allEp

5-19-21 to 5-19-21 (1 day)

Original title: 我爱喵星人 (Wo Ai Miao Xing Ren) = I Love Catman

Story:  Liang Qu is a chic, confident, and cold but charming half-cat, half-human.  His first love Miao Xiao Wan, is an honest woman who's created an app that translates cats' sounds and language 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) eye candies; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Oh Se Hun (ML), Janice Wu (FL), Song Wei Long (SML)

Couples: Lian Qu ♡ Mao Xiao Wan

OST: ???

5-19-21 to 5-19-21 (1 day)

Original title: 合法伴侣 (He Fa Ban Lu) = Legal Partner

Story:  Gu Da Bai pretends to be gay and his best friend's significant other, who is a legal UK citizen, to avoid being deported. While dealing with the immigration process, Gu meets his new neighbor, He Min. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) London setting

Actors and actresses to follow:  Aarif Rahman (ML), Sandrine Pinna (FL)

Couples: Gu Da Bai ♡ He Min

OST: ???

5-17-21 to 5-19-21 (3 days)

Original title: 八零九零 (Ba Ling Jiu Ling) = 8090

Story: "Sunshine Home" is a home for the aged founded by Grandma Lin, in which she entrusts to her granddaughter Ye Xiao Mei.  At this time, Guo San Shuang arranges for his grandpa to enter the facility. 

What stands out: (+) unique topic on elderly/aging; (+) life lessons about relationships (+) friendship; (-) draggy; (-) unnecessary characters/side stories

Actors and actresses to follow: Bai Jing Ting (ML), Janice Wu (FL)

Couples: San Shuang ♡ Xiao Mei

OST: Yoyorock playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6kUfXBjqfA&list=PLSRYPfEGKj5HlmY0AcretYIDDWDLR9fBt

5-16-21 to 5-17-21 (2 days)

Original title: บาปอยุติธรรม (Barb Ayuttitham) = Injustice Sin

Story: Chittawan goes to jail because was framed for killing his fiances' father. After getting let out, he decides to take revenge on the people who are the cause behind him having to go to jail. 

What stands out: (+) suspense; (+) Boy's acting; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Boy Pakorn Chatborirak (ML), Gina Yeena Salas (FL)

Couples: Tawan ♡ Baifhon; 

OST: 

5-15-21 to 5-16-21 (2 days)

Original title: นาบี ฉันจะไม่รักเธอ (Nābī c̄hạn ca mị̀ rạk ṭhex) = Nabi, I Won't Love You

Story: Pichet is married to Waree and has a son, Kawin. Sirin manages Pichet's club. Soon thereafter, Waree is found dead and Sirin has disappeared without a trace. Nabi, Sirin’s sister, starts working at Pitchet's club to find clues to Sirin’s possible whereabouts. Meanwhile, Kawin is determined to learn whether his mother's death was accidental or if she was murdered.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) acting of Nat as ML's aunt ; (-) draggy; (-) mean/aggressive ML

Actors and actresses to follow: Joss Way-ar Sangngern (ML), Fah Yongwaree Anilbol (FL), Luke Ishikawa Plowden (SML)

Couples: Kawin ♡ Nabi; Pong (FL's friend) ♡ Saeng (FL's friend)

OST: 

Male version Fluke Gawin "Dust" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_KiayG9wGQ

Female version Aye Sarunchana "Dust" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-AjdcqjAUU

5-14-21 to 5-15-21 (2 days)

Original title: แต้มรัก (Taem Ruk) = Love Score

Story: On her first day as a teacher, Kumari is late to school and runs afoul of the school’s owner Kao.  Kumari is shocked to find the owner won’t fire her after all and is actually flirting with her!    

What stands out: (+) FL's family; (+) Muek (FL's brother) and Than (FL's student); (+) Thai food/desert; (-) mean girls (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Pae Arak Amornsupasiri (ML), Aom Sushar Manaying (FL), Victor Chatchawit Techarukpong (FL's bro), Fiat Pattadon Janngeon (SML - bro)

Couples:  Kao ♡ Mod; Tul (ML's friend) ♡ Wi (ML's secretary); Than (FL's student) ♡ Dao (FL's student)

OST:  Aye Sarunchana "When will you reach her heart?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJsPyXPeng

5-12-21 to 5-13-21 (2 days)

Original title: อุบัติร้ายอุบัติรัก (Ubaat Rai Ubaat Ruk) = Incident in love

Story:   Thisappass, a charming casanova businessman, never thought that there would be someone who would reject a perfect guy like him.  And that too,  that it would be his secretary, Jitsagao. However, there is a secret. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) second couple; (-) draggy; (-) FL's OTT acting in the beginning when scared of ML; 

Actors and actresses to follow: Masu Junyangdikul (ML), Mo Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen (FL), Mac Wiranakarn Wattanakun (SML),  Namcha Sheranut Yusananda (SFL), Ball Jitpanu Klomkaew (Support - FL's friend)

Couples: Mong ♡ Jit; Ko ♡ Mon

OST: 

Alyn "Waiting for the day you change your mind" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv-kS4b71Zg

Tong Pakkaramai "Do you hate it?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx3YGz1YAjI

5-11-21 to 5-12-21 (2 days)

Original title: 데릴남편 오작두 (delilnampyeon ojagdu) = My Husband Oh Jak Doo

Story:  Han Seung Joo has chosen to stay single. However, certain events transpire that cause her great fear of being alone. This is why Seung Joo decides to hire a man to be a stand-in husband, and the man she chooses is Oh Jak Doo. 

What stands out: (+) realistic couple; (+) topic on gagayeum; (+) chemistry; (-) draggy; (-) FL's family

Actors and actresses to follow: Uee (FL)

Couples: Oh Jak Doo ♡ Seung Joo

OST: 

1. Lee Ki Won & Hong Eun Ki (Rainz) "Only You"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryNcQ46WNTQ

2. BOK "Please" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGCAuLuBgbg

3. Lee Yu Rim "Unknowingly I smiled" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0O3nmdolf8

4. Jo Seol Gyu "Sha La La" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prHFc_JllEU

5. KLANG "A Story Only You Don't Know" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgiAtLBAfoE

recap https://dramachaser.wordpress.com/2018/03/10/my-husband-oh-jak-doo-ep-1-jak-doowhy-do-you-keep-touching-me/

5-10-21 to 5-11-21 (2 days)

Original title: ยุทธการปราบนางมาร (Yuttakarn Prab Nang Marn) = Battle Against the Devil

Story:  Rampapat has to take her father's place as the executive producer of a film production company. She can hit everyone with her eyes and kill them with her words. Yuttakarn, who's a player and cunning, is her new secretary.  

What stands out: (+) unique theme of filming industry; (+) chemistry; (+) real kisses; (-) draggy; (-) mean FL; (-) unnecessary side stories;

Actors and actresses to follow: Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul (FL), Tao Sattaphong Phiangphor (ML)

Couples: Yuttakarn ♡ Rampapat;  Simon (actor) ♡ Da (fan)

OST: 

Klear "Ruk Reu Lauk (Sa Ban?)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU3FZsmNGdI

5-9-21 to 5-10-21 (2 days)

Original title: 司藤 (Si Teng) = Rattan

Story:  Many years ago, the plant-alien hybrid Si Teng was killed and buried her remains at the base of a great cliff. Resurrected by the unwitting actions of a young architect by the name of Qin Fang, Si Teng finds herself in a strange new world. 

What stands out: (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (+) location; (-) draggy; (-) unnecessary characters;

Actors and actresses to follow: Sally Jing (FL), Vin Zhang (ML)

Couples:  Qin Fang ♡ Si Teng

OST: (part 1-4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NrsT5SXvJU and (part 5-9) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5mj_yU3iJM

5-7-21 to 5-8-21 (2 days)

Original title: 可惜不是你 (Kěxí bùshì nǐ) = Unfortunately, Not You

Story:  Ye Zi, a major in chinese art painting and Xiang Ze Yi, a major in oil painting met and fell in love in college. However Ye Zi was heart-broken when Xiang Ze Yi suddenly left without a word. 

What stands out: (+) life/love lessons;  (+) Kris Fan's acting; (+) side couples/stories; (+) all's well ends well; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) symbols; (+) female character's costume; (+) OST;  (-) ending to interpretation; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Kris Fan (ML), Cecilia Boey (FL)

Couples: Ze Yi ♡ Ye Zi; Yuan Lang (SML's friend) ♡ Zhu Xuan (FL's friend);  Da Niao (ML's friend) ♡ Xi Ran (FL's friend); Wu Kai ♡ Cheng Xi (FL's friend)

OST: Kris Fan "When I See Your Eyes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDlG98YG5V4

5-6-21 to 5-7-21 (2 days)

Original title: 빈센조 (Binsenjo)

Story:  Because Italian mafia factions are at war with each other, Park Joo Hyeong aka Vincenzo flees to South Korea, where he gets involved with Lawyer Hong Cha Young. She is the type of attorney who will do anything to win a case. 

What stands out: (+) dark comedy; (+) action; (+) cinematography;(+) OST;  (-) slapstick comedy; (-) draggy in legal proceeding; (-) too many unnecessary characters; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Song Joong Ki (ML), Ok Taec Yeon (SML)

Couples: Vincenzo ♡ Cha Young

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyh0DQo2UEg

Note: recap https://www.thereviewgeek.com/?s=vincenzo

5-4-21 to 5-5-21 (2 days)

Original title: 달이 뜨는 강 (Dalyi Ddeuneun Gang) = The Moon Rising River

Story:  Born a princess and raised a soldier, Pyeong Gang is a woman with big dreams and limitless ambition. Until the day she meets On Dal, a peace-loving man whose sole goal in life is to live in harmony with those around him.  

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume ; (+) makeup; (+) prop

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim So Hyun (FL), Na In Woo (ML), Lee Ji Hoon (SML)

Couples: On Dal ♡ Pyeong Gang; Go Gyeon ♡ Mo Yong

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBpGT0679q0

Note: Watched the version where Ep 1-6 are refilmed

recap https://dramachaser.wordpress.com/page/2/?s=River+Where+the+Moon+Rises

4-13-21 to 4-18-21 binge; 4-19, 4-26, 5-3 (9 days)

Original title: 长歌行 (Cháng gē xíng) = Song of the Long March

Story:  A scheming prince leads the bloody coup and kills the family of Li Chang Ge during the raid, although she manages to escape. Li Chang Ge has her mind firmly set on revenge, but she suffers an unexpected defeat against the armies of General Ashi Na Sun, who decides to keep her in his service. 

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) character growths; (+) eye candies; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship of unlikely; (+) sismance; (+) bromance; (+) costume; (+)props; (+) OST; (-) death of good characters;  (-) comic scenes; (-) rush ending

Actors and actresses to follow: Dilraba Dilmurat (FL), Leo Wu (ML), Liu Yu Ning (ML), Rosy Zhao (FL), Alen Fang (ML)

Couples: Ashi Na Sun ♡ Li Chang Ge; Hao Du ♡ Le Yan; Mu Jin (Eagle's advisor) ♡ Mimi (Chang Ge's maid/friend); Xu Feng (ex Gongsun's aide) ♡ Shi Ba (ex Chang Ge's follower after General's death)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRP-g51dMlI

4-30-21 to 5-1-21 (2 days)

Original title: 내일 그대와 (Naeil Geudaewa) = With you tomorrow

Story: Yoo So Joon is the successful CEO of a real estate company who has the ability to time travel. To try to offset his doomed future, he decides to marry Song Ma Rin, a cheery photographer, even though he does not love her.     

What stands out: (+) plot; (+) the secret time traveler friend; (+) heart breaking lies; (+) chemistry; (-) confusing back and forth past-present-future time traveling

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Je Hoon (ML), Shin Min Ah (FL)

Couples:  So Joon ♡ Ma Rin; Gi Dong (ML's friend) ♡ Se Young (FL's friend); ♡

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAaApa9ZrRg

Note: https://www.dramabeans.com/2017/02/tomorrow-with-you-episode-1/

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 主夫メゾン (Shufu Maison) = Stay-at-home Husband

Story:  A fashionable condominium found by a newlywed, but the living conditions are limited to "house husband". Riku became a "house husband" without even thinking about it.  

What stands out: (+) unique topic; (+) eye candies; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Yuki Kousei (ML), Inaba Yu (ML), Okuno So (ML), Isomura Hayato (ML), Seto Toshiki (ML),  Yahagi Honoka (FL)

Couples:  Riku ♡ Kazuka; Kentaro ♡ Yu; Haru ♡ Mari; Ryunosuke ♡ Sawako; Shin ♡ Rio

OST: SPiCYSOL "Only One:"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpKhOCTiYgo

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: きみの瞳（め）が問いかけている (Kimi no Me ga Toikaketeiru) = Your Eyes Are Asking

Story:  Kaori lost her eyesight and family in an accident. Rui was once a promising kickboxer, but something happened in his past to cause him to disassociate himself from everyone. Kaori's smile brings out a change in Rui.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) acting FL as a blind woman

Actors and actresses to follow: Yokohama Ryusei (ML), Yoshitaka Yuriko (FL)

Couples:  Rui ♡ Kaori

OST: BTS "Your Eyes Tell" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv6iUvB_SOI

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 如梦令 (Rumengling) = The Dreamlike Seal

Story:  The general's daughter, Bai Li Xing Xuan, is on a secret mission to find a lost seal.  As she investigates, she must marry Fu Ye, a rich playboy by day, and masked hero  ‘The Red Demon’ by night. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) steamy kisses; (-) vertical camera

Actors and actresses to follow: He Hong Shan (FL), Caesar Wu (ML)

Couples:  Fu Ye ♡ Xing Xuan

OST: 

Caesar Wu & He Hong Shan "Seeing each other happily" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9kFq6kVo-I

Shuan Sheng "Like a dream but not a dream" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueQkQPNXL9Q

4-29-21 to 4-29-21 (1 day)

Original title: 可不可以，你也剛好喜歡我 (Kěbù kěyǐ, nǐ yě gānghǎo xǐhuān wǒ) = Can You Just Love Me Too?

Story:  Tian Xiaoxiang is a girl who loves tarot fortune telling, but deep down, she has another love, which is her childhood friend Li Zhuhao. 

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (-) no sub

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Zhu Hao ♡ Xiao Xiang

OST: ???

4-28-21 to 4-28-21 (1 day)

Original title:  서복 (Seobok) = Seobok

Story:  Former intelligence agent Ki Heon encounters the first-ever genetically mutated human clone, Seo Bok, who holds the secret to eternal life.  

What stands out: (+) PBG acting; (+) bromance; (+) CGI; (-) ending

Actors and actresses to follow:  Gong Yoo (ML), Park Bo Gum (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

4-27-21 to 4-27-21 (1 day)

Original title: ホットママ (Hotto Mama) = Hot Mom

Story:  Matsuura Natsuki works at an apparel company and dreams to be a world-class fashion director. One day, she reunites with former classmate Miura Motoya and spent the night together. Natsuki finds herself pregnant a few months later.  

What stands out: (+) story; (+) costume; (+) the baby; (-) no Eng sub; (-) draggy business

Actors and actresses to follow:  Nishino Nanase (FL), Chiba Yudai (ML)

Couples: Motoya ♡ Natsuki  

OST: Aimer "Ever After" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLnVzH__Jqk

4-21-21 to 4-24-21, 4-26-21 (5 days)

Original title: 你是我的城池营垒 (Ni Shi Wo De Cheng Chi Ying Lei) = You Are My Stronghold

Story:  A story that follows Mi Ka, a new resident at the hospital who meets special ops agent Xing Ke Lei during an emergency rescue training organized by the SWAT team. 

What stands out: (+) action scenes during emergency situations; (+) chemistry; (+) prop; (-) draggy; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Sandra Ma (FL), Bai Jing Ting (ML)

Couples: Ke Lei ♡ Mi Ka; Wen Bo (ML's colleague) ♡ Qing Xia (FL's friend); Yu Han (Doctor) ♡ Ke Yao (ML's sis); Chen Tao (FL's colleague) ♡ Yan Shan (FL's colleague)

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5esHp2CXAo

Note: 

Watched while writing article

recap https://cyn-lynn.blogspot.com/2021/03/you-are-my-hero-recap-and-review.html

4-20-21 to 4-20-21 

Original title: 刺杀小说家   (Ci Sha Xiao Shuo Jia) = Assassination of the Novelist

Story:  Desperate to find his missing daughter, a father agrees to help a mysterious woman assassinate a novelist. 

What stands out: (+) witty humor; (+) Dong Zi Jian's acting in fantasy world; (+) cinematography; (+) CGI; (+) BGM

Actors and actresses to follow: Yang Mi (FL), Dong Zi Jian (ML)

Couples: N/A

OST: ???

4-19-21, 4-19-21 (1  day)

Original title: 140字の恋 (140ji no Koi) = 140 Character Love

Story:  Shohei Tsubutani spend his days daydreaming based on novels he finds on Twitter and finds another user with the same passion who he names "my Twitter girlfriend", Itoka Tsuji. One day, she moves in the room next to his.

What stands out: (+)plot twist

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Wayu ♡ Rin

OST: home version Suzuki Airi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXi3H-8AhD8

4-15-21, 4-18-21 (2  days)

Original title: ชีวิตเพื่อฆ่าหัวใจเพื่อเธอ (Cheewit Puer Kah Hua Jai Puer Tur) = My Life is to Kill, My Love is for You 

Story:  Wayu is a trained assassin who falls in the love with Pavarin, the daughter of a rich business man who is also an underground drug lord. 

What stands out: (+) interesting plot; (+) fighting/shooting action; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (-) draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: Jes Jespipat Tilapornputt (ML), Mo Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen (FL)

Couples: Wayu ♡ Rin

OST: 

Ae Jirakorn "Wun Nee Mee Tae Tur" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lApYQ052buQ

Pijika "Kai Mee Tur" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXNGiady1kU

4-14-21 to 4-15-21 (2  day)

Original title: คู่แค้นแสนรัก (Ku Kaen San Rak) = A Loving Enemy

Story:  Songkran, a real estate mogul from the city, a total womanizer, has a son. Ingdao, owner of a large orange farm from the country. How can this unlikely couple to even met?

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) ML's son P'Ca; (-) ML's family

Actors and actresses to follow: Mook Mookda Narinrak (ML), Michael Pattaradet Sa-nguankwamdee (FL)

Couples:  Songkran ♡ Ingdao; Sia Au (ML's friend) ♡ Moddang (FL's friend); 

OST: พลิกล็อค (Flip Lock) by Mike Pattaradet & Mookda Narinrak
  https://www.dailymotion.com/video/k2BdKEUM8eQ35BwFOzJ

4-13-21 to 4-13-21 (1  day)

Original title: マイルノビッチ (Mairunobitchi)= Mairunovich

Story:  Kinoshita Mairu, is an unpopular high school student, who thinks she's ugly and plain is quickly transformed into a cute girl by the handsome and cool boy, Kumada Tenyu.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) eye candies

Actors and actresses to follow: Kamio Fuju (ML)

Couples:  Tenyu ♡ Maru; 

OST: opening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GgTyqazNTo 

4-12-21 to 4-13-21 (2 days)

Original title: 화랑 (Hwarang) = Flower Knights

Story: How life must have been for young people of Silla back in the 6th century.  

What stands out: (+) action/fighting skills; (+) eye candies; (+) bromance; (+) sismance: Ah Ro and Soo Yeon (+) cinematography; (+) traditional music; (-) plot holes ;

Actors and actresses to follow: Park Seo Joon (ML), Go Ah Ra (FL), Park Hyung Shik (ML), Choi Min Ho (Support - Hwarang), Do Ji Han (Support - Hwarang)

Couples: Sun Woo ♡ Ah Ro; Ban Ryu ♡ Soo Yeon

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUKAddWVOvA

Note: recap https://www.dramabeans.com/2016/12/hwarang-episode-1/

4-11-21 to 4-12-21 (2 days)

Original title: เสียงรักในสายฝน (Siang Ruk Nai Sai Fon) = The Sound of Love in the Rain

Story: Rarin is an upcoming fashion designer; her creativity is inspired by a mysterious male voice that only she can hear and only when it rains. The voice belongs to Tanthai, a gorgeous model. 

What stands out: (+) unique theme; (+) telephatic conversation; (+) chemistry; (+) costume/Thai fabric; (+) second couple; (+) cinematography; (-) rushed ending; (-) unanswered how they can hear each other thoughts

Actors and actresses to follow: Linn Mashannoad Suvanamas (FL)

Couples: Tanthai ♡ Rarin; Porsche ♡ Mai

OST: Tom Isara "Voice in the Rain" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7m6wH2JZ3E

Note: summary Ep 1-11 https://ninenovel.net/2020/12/19/voice-in-the-rain-%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%81%e0%b9%83%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%9d%e0%b8%99-episode-1-review/

4-10-21 to 4-11-21 (2 days)

Original title: 안녕? 나야! (Annyeong? Naya!) Hello? It's Me!

Story: Ban Ha Ni, a single 37-year-old woman, lives a pathetic life due to lack of self confindence. One day, the 17-year-old version of herself travels from the past to meet her current self.  The 17-year-old Ha Ni is totally different from whom she had become. 

What stands out: (+) characters growth; (+) sismance older FL and younger FL

Actors and actresses to follow: Choi Kang Hee (FL), Kim Young Kwang (ML), Eum Moon Suk (ML)

Couples:  Yoo Hyun ♡ Ha Na

OST: full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMJEkzuC4fQ

Note: recap https://www.thereviewgeek.com/hellome-e1review/

4-10-21 to 4-10-21 (1 day)

Original title: 青きヴァンパイアの悩み  (Aoki Vuanpaia no Nayami ) = Trouble of the Blue Vampire 

Story: Due to the influence of COVID, Sou and Aoi, immature vampires, whom depends on the monthly blood distribution from the Vampire Association headquarters in Romania, have to suck blood on their own.

What stands out: (+) funny topic; (+) cartoon parts: (+) bromance; (+) sub

Actors and actresses to follow: Kiriyama Renn (ML), Goto Yutaro (ML)

Couples:  N/A

OST: opening ZAQ "Moonlight" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0aAwI9X9h0

4-10-21 to 4-10-21 (1 day)

Original title: 미션 파서블 (Misyeon Paseobeul) = Mission Possible

Story: Yoo Da Hee, a Chinese Ministry of State Security’s top secret agents, is sent to close the net on the smugglers. Part of the plan involves linking up with a South Korean special operative. But due to a case of mistaken identity, she is unexpectedly told to meet up with Woo Soo Han, a bumbling and inexperienced private detective whose small-fry cases. 

What stands out: (+) plot twists; (+) comedy

Actors and actresses to follow:  Kim Young Kwang (ML), Lee Sun Bin (FL)

Couples:  N/A

OST: ???